Nonprofit Controller - Lead Finance Team (Onsite NJ)

Trueline Publishing, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employer-supported pension program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Complimentary lunch

Job summary

Trueline Publishing, LLC is seeking a Controller in Newark, NJ to lead the accounting operations onsite. The role supervises three accounting professionals, oversees month-end close, audits, and grant reporting, and partners with the CFO on planning.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive accounting, nonprofit experience, and a hands-on leadership style, with CPA a nice-to-have and ability to work with senior leadership on complex financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Approximately 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Ability to independently lead an accounting team and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and audit prep.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting or multi-program financial environments.
• Comfort working with senior leadership and making sound accounting decisions.
• Hands-on management style with coaching ability.
• Onsite work in Newark, NJ, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations for a multi-location nonprofit with diverse programs.
• Mentor and supervise a team of three accounting professionals.
• Oversee monthly close, financial statements, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
• Direct annual financial audits and coordinate with external auditors; maintain internal controls.
• Manage financial reporting and compliance for government grants and restricted funds.
• Partner with the CFO on planning, reporting improvements, and priorities.
• Review payroll-related accounting activity and ensure accurate records.
• Improve workflows and develop future finance leaders.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Nonprofit accounting

Internal controls

Audit preparation

Team supervision

Executive collaboration

Tools

Sage MIP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Trueline Publishing, LLC is seeking a Controller in Newark, NJ to lead the accounting operations onsite. The role supervises three accounting professionals, oversees month-end close, audits, and grant reporting, and partners with the CFO on planning.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive accounting, nonprofit experience, and a hands-on leadership style, with CPA a nice-to-have and ability to work with senior leadership on complex financial decisions.